b) If there are other radio control models in the vicinity, check with the operators that your radio
is not on the same frequency. If it is, make arrangements to run your models at different times.
This step does not apply if your radio is on the 2.4GHz band as this automatically selects an
available frequency.
c) Turn on your radio and check that it is operating correctly; carry out a range check as
explained in your radio instruction manual.
d) Check that your Fail Safe is working correctly.
e) Look around and ensure that the area where you will be operating the boat is clear and there
are no people, other boats (models or full size) or debris in the water.
f) Study the area where you plan to put the boat in the water and check that there are no
obstructions or weed, and that the water is deep enough.
g) If other RC boats are running, especially if it is an RC Boat Club area, find out any rules about
in which direction the boats run. In most cases, boats run in a clockwise circuit (ie turning to the
right). Do not run your boat in a different direction to the others, and keep to any defined circuit.
h) If other people are close by where you are starting your engine, make sure they keep clear of
the boat especially keep them well away from the prop.
i) Review all the safety procedures mentioned at the start of this Manual.
j) Make sure you have some method of retrieving your boat should it stop on the water for any
reason. Never swim out to retrieve a boat. Some people have a small inflatable dinghy they use
as a "rescue boat". If your lake or pond is not too big, you can use a tennis ball on a long length
of light line. Throw the ball over the stalled boat and gently pull on the line to bring back the
boat. If in doubt about rescue methods, check with your local RC Boat Club.
* Fill the gas tank and start the engine as explained earlier. Wait a few seconds to ensure the
engine is running correctly. Momentarily advance the throttle and check that the clutch engages
to spin the prop.
* Fit the engine hatch to the boat, ensuring the latches are secure.
* Whilst you can launch the boat yourself, it is best to have a friend take the boat to the water
while you hold the transmitter. If you do launch yourself, practice first without the engine
running so you can safely put the boat in the water. It may be best to first put the transmitter in a
safe spot near the water's edge before putting the boat in the water, rather than risk dropping it
while carrying both it and the boat.
* When carrying the boat, always watch that nothing is close to the prop and that you keep clear
of other people.
* Gently place the boat in the water with the front pointing out into a clear area.
* If other RC boats are running, make sure they are well clear before slowly pulling the
transmitter trigger and accelerating your boat away from the shore.
* Allow the boat to rise on plane but keep to around half throttle and check the steering by
operating the rudder.
* As soon as you can, whilst allowing for any other boats or circuitkeeping requirements, bring
your boat back past where you are standing and check that water is flowing through both outlets.
Get into the habit of checking for water flow every time the boat goes past. Weed or debris in the
water can block pickups at any time and quickly cause overheating and damage to your engine.
* Enjoy running your boat, gradually increasing speeds (but remembering to properly breakin
the engine) and becoming familiar with how your boat turns and handles in different water
